Graduate Recruitment Consultant - London
Salary
Negotiable
Location
London
Type
full-time
Job Overview
- Graduate Recruitment Consultant Location: London (Hybrid working available once targets are met) Salary: £28,000 basic + uncapped commission Sector Focus: Financial Services, Legal, Finance & Accounting The Opportunity An established and growing specialist recruitment consultancy is looking to hire ambitious graduates to join its London-based team as Graduate Recruitment Consultants. This is a full 360 recruitment role, offering structured training, clear progression, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a high-performing, supportive environment. The Role You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including: Full 360 recruitment across new and existing clients Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients Business development into new accounts and markets Candidate and client market mapping Proactively sourcing new vacancies and talent Working towards KPIs and performance targets Upholding company values and contributing positively to a collaborative team culture About You This role would suit a motivated, commercially minded graduate who is keen to build a career in recruitment. You will ideally have: A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline from a leading university A genuine desire to build a career in recruitment and sales Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work to deadlines and thrive in a target-driven environment A proactive, resilient, and self-motivated attitude A collaborative approach and strong team ethic Any exposure to financial services, legal, finance, or accounting is advantageous but not essential What’s on Offer £28,000 basic salary 10% commission, increasing up to 45% upon promotion to Senior Consultant 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Birthday day off Hybrid / remote working flexibility once quarterly targets are achieved Clear and fast career progression with a pathway to management Cycle to Work and technology schemes Casual dress code Open-door management culture Diverse, friendly, and supportive office environment Opportunities for U.S. secondments Monthly and quarterly team-building events Global travel opportunities linked to business development Retail, restaurant, and lifestyle discounts via Exchange BrightHR
Key Responsibilities
- 1Graduate Recruitment Consultant Location: London (Hybrid working available once targets are met) Salary: £28,000 basic + uncapped commission Sector Focus: Financial Services, Legal, Finance &
- 2Accounting The Opportunity An established and growing specialist recruitment consultancy is looking to hire ambitious graduates to join its London-based team as Graduate Recruitment Consultants.
- 3This is a full 360 recruitment role, offering structured training, clear progression, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a high-performing, supportive environment.
- 4The Role You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including: Full 360 recruitment across new and existing clients Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients Business development into new accounts and markets Candidate and client market mapping Proactively sourcing new vacancies and talent Working towards KPIs and performance targets Upholding company values and contributing positively to a collaborative team culture About You This role would suit a motivated, commercially minded graduate who is keen to build a career in recruitment.
- 5You will ideally have: A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline from a leading university A genuine desire to build a career in recruitment and sales Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work to deadlines and thrive in a target-driven environment A proactive, resilient, and self-motivated attitude A collaborative approach and strong team ethic Any exposure to financial services, legal, finance, or accounting is advantageous but not essential What’s on Offer £28,000 basic salary 10% commission, increasing up to 45% upon promotion to Senior Consultant 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Birthday day off Hybrid / remote working flexibility once quarterly targets are achieved Clear and fast career progression with a pathway to management Cycle to Work and technology schemes Casual dress code Open-door management culture Diverse, friendly, and supportive office environment Opportunities for U.S.
- 6secondments Monthly and quarterly team-building events Global travel opportunities linked to business development Retail, restaurant, and lifestyle discounts via Exchange BrightHR
Why Apply for This Role?
Established employer with a strong reputation
Join an organisation with a proven track record of investing in their people and delivering results across the UK.
Real career progression — not just a job title
A structured development path with regular reviews, upskilling opportunities, and promotion from within.
Negotiable salary package
Transparent pay structure with additional benefits including holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and performance recognition.
Broad exposure to varied work
You won't be siloed — this role gives you visibility across multiple asset types, clients, or business areas depending on the business cycle.
Direct client and stakeholder interaction
Build commercial awareness and soft skills by working closely with clients, senior managers, or end-users from day one.
Placed by specialists who know this sector
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Job Details
- Job Type
- full-time
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted